Introduction: UPSC Announces 38 Vacancies for 2025 Recruitment Drive

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released its Advertisement No. 04/2025, inviting online applications for the recruitment of various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts across different government departments. This extensive recruitment drive aims to fill 40 vacancies for positions including Scientist-B, Scientific Officer, Technical Officer, Professor, Lecturer, Training Officer, and Senior Veterinary Officer. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal before the closing date of May 15, 2025.

Organization Details: UPSC Recruitment Overview

Hiring Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Posts: 40
Post Categories: Scientist, Scientific Officer, Technical Officer, Professor, Lecturer, Training Officer, Senior Veterinary Officer.
Location: Various locations across India including Kolkata, Kanpur, Delhi, Port Blair, and others with All India Service Liability for some posts.

UPSC Vacancy Breakdown 2025

Here’s a detailed look at the post-wise vacancy distribution:

Post Name	Department/Ministry	Vacancies
Scientist-B (Electrical)	National Test House, Dept. of Consumer Affairs	1
Scientific Officer (Electrical)	National Test House, Dept. of Consumer Affairs	3
Scientific Officer (Mechanical)	National Test House, Dept. of Consumer Affairs	1
Professor (Sugar Technology)	National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, Dept. of Food and Public Distribution	1
Lecturer (Sugar Engineering)	National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, Dept. of Food and Public Distribution	1
Technical Officer (Forestry) Grade II	Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change	3
Scientist ‘B’ (Ballistics)	Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, MHA	1
Scientist ‘B’ (Biology)	Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, MHA	2
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemistry)	Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, MHA	1
Scientist ‘B’ (Documents)	Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, MHA	1
Training Officer (Welder)	Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship	9
Senior Veterinary Officer	Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, A&N Administration	16
Total		40

Eligibility Criteria: Education, Age Limit & Experience

Eligibility varies significantly based on the post. Key requirements are summarized below:

Scientist-B (Electrical):
- Education: Master’s Degree in Physics OR B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
- Experience: 1 year (for Master’s) or 2 years (for B.E./B.Tech) practical experience in testing/calibration.
- Age Limit: 38 years for OBC.
Scientific Officer (Electrical):
- Education: Master’s Degree in Physics OR Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
- Experience: 1 year in advanced electrical/electronics measurements or testing.
- Age Limit: 30 years (UR), 35 years (SC).
Scientific Officer (Mechanical):
- Education: Master’s Degree in Physics OR Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Metallurgy.
- Experience: 1 year in Mechanical testing or R&D.
- Age Limit: 30 years (UR).
Professor (Sugar Technology):
- Education: Degree in Science/Engineering with Associateship/PG Diploma in Sugar Technology.
- Experience: 12 years teaching/research/advisory or practical experience in a sugar factory.
- Age Limit: 50 years (UR).
Lecturer (Sugar Engineering):
- Education: Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or AMIE + Associateship/PG Diploma in Sugar Engineering.
- Experience: 2 years research/practical/advisory teaching experience.
- Age Limit: 35 years (UR).
Technical Officer (Forestry) Grade II:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Statistics/Operations Research/Forestry/Economics (with Stats)/Commerce (with Stats)/Mathematics (with Stats)/Agriculture (with Stats) OR 2 years PG Diploma in Forestry Management.
- Experience: 2 years in data collection/compilation/analysis (Agriculture/Forestry work).
- Age Limit: 30 years (UR), 35 years (SC).
Scientist ‘B’ (Ballistics/Biology/Chemistry/Documents):
- Education: Relevant Master’s Degree (Physics/Maths/Applied Maths for Ballistics; Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Physical Anthropology/Genetics for Biology; Chemistry/Biochemistry for Chemistry; Chemistry/Physics for Documents ) OR Master’s in Forensic Science with relevant B.Sc. subjects OR B.E/B.Tech in Biotechnology (for Biology).
- Experience: 3 years analytical methods and research experience in the respective field.
- Age Limit: 35 years (UR), 40 years (ST for Documents post).
Training Officer (Welder):
- Education: B.Voc/B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production Engg. OR 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engg./Advanced Diploma (Vocational) OR National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate in Welder trade.
- Experience: 2 years (Degree), 5 years (Diploma), or 7 years (NTC/NAC) in welding/fabrication.
- Age Limit: 30 years (UR/EWS), 35 years (SC), 40 years (PwBD).
Senior Veterinary Officer:
- Education: Recognized veterinary qualification (as per Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984) and registration with State/Indian Veterinary Council.
- Age Limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST), 45 years (PwBD).

Important Dates for UPSC Recruitment 2025

Notification Release Date: April 2025 (Advertisement No. 04/2025)
Online Application Start Date: April 26, 2025
Online Application Closing Date: May 15, 2025 (23:59 HRS)
Last Date for Printing Submitted Application: May 16, 2025 (23:59 HRS)
Interview Date: To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates.

Salary and Benefits (Pay Scale)

Selected candidates will be offered attractive pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC):

Level-13: Professor (Sugar Technology)
Level-10: Scientist-B (Electrical, Ballistics, Biology, Chemistry, Documents), Lecturer (Sugar Engineering), Senior Veterinary Officer
Level-08: Scientific Officer (Electrical, Mechanical)
Level-07: Technical Officer (Forestry) Grade II, Training Officer (Welder)

Allowances and other benefits will be applicable as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process: How UPSC Selects Candidates

The selection process typically involves:

Shortlisting: Based on information provided in the online application. UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria like higher qualifications or experience if the number of applicants is large. In some cases, a Recruitment Test (RT) might be held.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The final merit is often determined by weighting interview marks (and RT marks, if applicable). Minimum suitability marks in the interview are required.
Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents during the interview.

How to Apply Online for UPSC Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply:

Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Find the relevant advertisement (Advt. No. 04/2025) and the desired post.
Read the instructions carefully before filling out the application.
Register or log in and fill in all personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
Upload necessary documents (Photo, Signature, DOB proof, Education Certificates, Experience Certificates, Caste Certificate if applicable) in the specified format and size. Ensure the photograph is recent (not older than 10 days from application start) with name and date printed on it.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Review the application carefully before final submission.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹ 25/-
Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Exempted from Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) or Offline (Cash challan at SBI Branch).

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